With San Antonio, Austin, and Houston already in the books, Dallas was the last major Texas city for me to complete the "Big Four." So when work decided to send me to a conference there, and a favorite band happened to announce a local show for the exact same weekend, I flew in early to... Continue Reading →
Most people head to Anaheim for one of two things: a conference or a trip to Disneyland. But if you think you need a theme park ticket to enjoy this corner of Southern California, think again. After a busy few days exploring Los Angeles and a jam-packed schedule at the convention center, I set out... Continue Reading →
This past February, work sent me to Anaheim. Since I hadn’t been to Los Angeles since I was a baby, I jumped at the chance to tack on a few extra days to explore the City of Angels. If you’re used to reading about my solo adventures, though, this trip looked a little different. My... Continue Reading →
Beer has long been a powerhouse industry in Poland, which consistently ranks among the top three producers in Europe alongside its western neighbor, Germany. While the region is deeply rooted in traditional lagers, crisp pilsners, and robust Baltic porters, a massive craft beer boom has been taking over since the 2010s. Spend any time here... Continue Reading →
An important seaport city on the Baltic coast, Gdańsk has been a contested area throughout history. Early Gdańsk was part of the Polish state, but was annexed by Prussia and later incorporated into the German empire in 1871. From 1807-1814 and 1920-1939, it operated as a free city-state known as the Free City of Danzig.... Continue Reading →
You may know Boston for the historic sites that make up its core - the Freedom Trail that weaves through the downtown and north end up into Charlestown - but Boston's Seaport District offers a distinctly different Boston experience. The Seaport District of Boston lies across the Fort Point Channel from Downtown Boston. It's a... Continue Reading →
As a city with a large German population in its early days, it's no surprise that Cincinnati, Ohio has a rich history of brewing. Brewers built lagering cellars and tunnels throughout the city's Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, building a brewing empire that lasted until the Prohibition era sent many of them out of business. With the craft... Continue Reading →
This past summer I traveled to Cincinnati, Ohio for the first time. It was a tennis trip, with my primary goal being to attend the Cincinnati Open held just outside of Cincinnati in Mason, Ohio. I added on about two full days of time for exploring the city as well. Cincy is an interesting blend... Continue Reading →
In April this year, I visited Indianapolis for the second time for a work conference. I was there for about five days, flying in on a Sunday morning and leaving on Thursday evening. Despite a full work schedule, I got to get out in the city and do a few things I didn't have the... Continue Reading →
While Austin tends to get more of a reputation as one of Texas' biggest craft beer cities, the beer scene in Houston has also blossomed over the years, with currently over 25 breweries in Houston and plenty more beyond city limits. I was in Houston for a work conference in January, and while I didn't... Continue Reading →
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